Friday, May 30, 2014

ASCOG Advocate, May 30, 2014

From left to right: Tel Aviv skyline at sunset, Azrieli Center, Dizengoff Square, Jaffa Clock Tower, Beach view from the Old CityOn this date, in 1972, members of the Japanese Red Army carried out the Lod Airport Massacre, killing 24 people. 

In what city was the Lod Airport located?

Aging volunteers live longer and report less disability according to a new study.

Scientists now have definitive evidence that regular exercise reduces mobility problems in older adults.  Walking now leads to more independence later.

Oklahoma senior hunger rates continue to rise according to a new report.

Oklahoma is 47th in America's senior health rankings.

A new report from the DHHS Inspector General shows 26% of Medicare diagnostic and assessment claims were "up-coded" (erroneously billed at a higher rate) in 2010.

Three Connecticut doctors billed over 23,000 drug tests on just 145 patients in 2012.

The VA Inspector General reported on systemic problems on delays in care and attempts to cover up the problem in VA medical facilities throughout the VA healthcare system.

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

A new poll shows it is more stressful to care for a spouse than for parents or even parents-in-law. 

Cynical people have a higher risk of heart attack and are more likely to develop dementia.

The Duncan City Council approved a resolution pledging $19,000 in infrastructure support for a new housing development for seniors 62 and older.

The Simmons Center, a local community aging partner, lost its executive director to a fatal car accident.

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